Unbeaten junior middleweight star James Kirkland was released from prison ahead of schedule yesterday and will finish the remainder of his sentence for a 2009 parole violation in a half-way house. Kirkland will be allowed to train, travel and continue his quest for a world title in the boxing ring.
Read More »Ringside Boxing Report: Tomasz Adamek vs. Michael Grant
© Robert Brizel / Saddo Boxing In a cautious cat and mouse war on Saturday, August 21, 2010 at The Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, Tomasz Adamek retained the IBF International and WBO NABO Heavyweight titles with a twelve round unanimous decision over challenger Michael Grant. A capacity crowd …
Read More »Gary Shaw Boxing: Alfredo Angulo vs. Joel Julio April 24
WBO interim junior middleweight champion Alfredo “El Perro” Angulo will make his first title defense, against one-time world title challenger Joel Julio, this Saturday, April 24 at the Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario, Calif. It will be televised live on HBO Boxing After Dark, beginning at 11:15 p.m. ET/PT, …
Read More »European Boxing News: Dzinziruk, Miranda, Tajbert, Monteyne, Paszterko
By Per Ake Persson Sergey Dzinziruk, WBO junior middle champ but inactive since November 2008, continues in Ukrainian media to claim his contract with Universum is over with but what does Universum say? Well, today Universum have for the first time commented on the case and confirms a contractual dispute …
Read More »Boxing Result: James Kirkland Stops Joel Julio After Six Rounds
© Hoganphotos / Golden Boy Promotions Last night at The Tank in San Jose, CA, light middlewight contender James Kirkland pulled off another impressive showing by outslugging Colombian power puncher Joel Julio, as the southpaw forced Julio to quit after six hard fought rounds. Kirkland started off the bout by …
Read More »Boxing Quotes: HBO March 7 Tripleheader
David Itskowitch, COO of Golden Boy Promotions: “We have a very exciting triple-header featuring three co-main event fights on March 7th. We are very excited to bring Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero home to fight in front of his hometown fans. “You don’t usually see this much talent on one night. …
Read More »Golden Boy Boxing: Kirkland, Ortiz, Guerrero Headline San Jose Tripleheader March 7
Boxing’s next generation of stars will be present and accounted for on Saturday, March 7, when Golden Boy Promotions presents an explosive triple-header boxing event featuring the top young talent in the sport at HP Pavilion at San Jose, CA located in the heart of Silicon Valley. The HBO Boxing …
Read More »Boxing In Germany: Sturm, Dzinziruk Retain World Titles
On a big night at the fights at Koenig Pilsener Arena in Oberhausen last evening, Felix Sturm and Segiy Dzinziruk handled dangerous opponents and retained world titles. Sturm, 36-0 (22), proved the superiority of his skills as he kept challenger Sebastian Sylvester at arm’s length with the jab over the …
Read More »Boxing In Germany: Sturm vs. Sylvester, Dzinziruk vs. Julio Tonight In Oberhausen
It’s a big night at the fights at the Koenig Pilsener Arena in Oberhausen tonight as two world title fights and a massive Argentine puncher headed for the world stage are on tap. Headlining bout is a massive German showdown between WBA Middleweight Champion Felix Sturm, 30-2-1 (13), defending against …
Read More »Main Events Boxing: Julio vs. Varela For WBO Latin Title
The August 13 bout between Joel Julio and Jose Varela will now be sanctioned as the WBO 154 lb. Latin Title, it was announced today by Main Events CEO Kathy Duva. The bout, which will take place at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, FL, will remain …
Read More »Warriors Boxing: “Heavy Hitters” Fight Week
With a combined knockout percentage of 85% in their 53 pro bouts, it is easy to see why Joel Julio and ‘Mean’ Joe Greene are considered two of the most powerful punchers in boxing today. On Wednesday, August 13, at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida, these “Heavy Hitters” will …
Read More »Warriors Boxing: Julio, Greene Headline “Heavy Hitters” August 13
With a combined knockout percentage of 85% in their 53 pro bouts, it is easy to see why Joel Julio and ‘Mean’ Joe Greene are considered two of the most powerful punchers in boxing today. On Wednesday, August 13, at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida, these “Heavy Hitters” will …
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